How much does a Senior Executive Assistant make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Executive Assistant in San Jose, CA is $96,684. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $77,108 to a high of $122,744, with most professionals earning between $86,437 and $110,325.

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Senior Executive Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Executive Assistant Salary $77,108 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Executive Assistant Salary $86,437 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Executive Assistant Salary $96,684 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Executive Assistant Salary $110,325 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Executive Assistant Salary $122,744 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $86,437 10% $77,108 90% $122,744 75% $110,325 $96,684 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior Executive Assistant ?

A secretary, administrative professional, or personal assistant is a person whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, communication, or organizational skills. However this role should not be confused with the role of an executive secretary, who differs from a personal assistant. In many countries, an executive secretary is a high-ranking position in the administrative hierarchy. In fact in Pakistan, federal secretaries are dubbed as the most influential people in the country. The functions of a personal assistant may be entirely...

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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